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Poway Unified School District detects high mold levels at Black Mountain Middle School
Poway Unified School District officials identified high concentrations of mold spores in multiple classrooms at Black Mountain Middle School. This discovery follows a recent incident where another district school was relocated due to similar mold-related concerns.
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Key Facts
- High levels of mold spores were detected in several classrooms at Black Mountain Middle School.
- The discovery occurred over the weekend following a similar incident at another school in the same district.
- The other unnamed school in the district was previously relocated to a different campus due to mold issues.
- Parents and staff at Black Mountain Middle School were notified of the findings over the weekend.
Who's Mentioned
locationBlack Mountain Middle School“The school where mold was detected in classrooms.”locationStone Ranch Elementary“The campus hosting relocated Del Sur Elementary students.”locationDel Sur Elementary“A school in the same district recently relocated due to mold issues.”organizationPoway Unified School District“The school district managing the affected campuses.”organizationFOX 5/KUSI“The news outlet reporting the incident.”